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# pkgsrc packages for Mac OS X 10.4 (PowerPC)

**[Lobsters](https://daily.dev/sources/lobsters)** · 6 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

PowerPC Macs running Mac OS X 10.4 are still viable for use today with professional software and a surprising amount of free software can run on the platform with some adjustments.

## Full article

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